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Overview

  • 6 references
  • Fluent in Afrikaans, English; learning French
  • 35, Male
  • Member since 2009
  • Masters Student at Cambridge University
  • Curently studying
  • From Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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About Me

I'm currently completing my masters degree at the University of Cambridge.

I care deeply about urban environments (both present and future), and making them work for all of society (and not just a wealthy few).

I'm from South Africa, although I've lived in New York, Hong Kong and currently in the UK. I spent two years working for a pan-African investment bank (ironic, but it's an interesting story) for which I traveled quite a lot for work, so in a way I feel like I've lived in Nairobi, Manzini and Lillongwe too...

Finally, I'm probably really interested in where you're from.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm constantly grateful for all the wonderful people that I've met on my travels so far. I intend on living a life of shared experiences, and Couch Surfing helps significantly in this regard.

Interests

Like almost everyone I guess, I'm very passionate about music. I love traveling and going on unannounced adventures with friends. I do quite allot of sport and enjoy reading in beautiful places. That's the easy part.

The more intricate involves my intense desire to make the world a more fair place, my love of conversation, culture and seeing possibilities where most people don't.

  • culture
  • politics
  • reading
  • traveling
  • music
  • surfing
  • sports

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to teach people more about the beautiful country I live in. I've found that there are many misconceptions "out there: regarding South Africa (and Africa!). We're a culturally rich, historically complicated country - and there's a lot to say about our politics, people and future.

By extension, I am also very passionate about learning about other people.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Botswana, China, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Kenya, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Macao, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mozambique, Netherlands, Qatar, Réunion, Senegal, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Hong Kong, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States

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